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Former Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Pat Byorth discusses his tumultuous time on the board as the Gianforte administration took over the governors office.

Comments ranged from support of the proposal to firm opposition to renewed concerns about the process.

A number of the comments including several from outfitters requested that HD 313 be changed from special permit to general license, pointing to the herd data and benefits to local

In a unanimous vote, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved the purchase of 5,677 acres in the foothills of the Big Snowy Mountains, north of Ryegate. The

Citing a short timeline for notifying participants, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Tuesday approved a deadline change and a new process for landowners to apply for free either-sex

The changes mean that in split units, when lion season opens for the winter limited and unlimited permit holders may hunt the same areas.

The proposal now moves to a 30-day public comment period before final commission action in February.

The vote followed a passionate hearing where commissioners and public commenters sparred over fair chase ethics, science-based wildlife management and legislative mandates.